Short Courses

BHS Horse Owners Certificate - Level 2

Introduction

This 4-day course covers the the care and management of the horse in more depth, and is specifically aimed at the first time horse owner, or parent of horse owners. Last date for application:24/02/2012

Content

  •  The reasons for shoeing,recognition of when shoeing or re-shoeing is required,knowledge of the basic structure of the foot, theblacksmith's tools and use.
  • How to remove a shoe safely in an emergency.
  • Recognition of common injuries, basic first aid,arresting bleeding and treatments for different types of wounds.
  • Knowledge of watering and feeding the stabled horse, the horse at grass, feeding in all seasons and feeding for light work.
  • Care and maintenance of grassland,maintenance of fences, gates, shelter , watering etc.
  • Care and improvement of the grassland to include a knowledge of harmful weeds and their control.
  • The care of saddlery, inspection for soundness of saddles, a knowledge of the fitting and use of more items of equipment ie. martingales, breastplates, boots etc.
  • The necessity of insurance to cover all aspects of the horse and its use.
  • Stable routine for two horses, to include all the extra jobs that need to be undertaken eg. Drains, guttering, paintwork, cleanliness of yard etc.
  • Bedding,the different types of bedding and their management. To include different systems eg, deep litter.
  • The Highway Code and The Country Code

Dates 2011

Part 1: Sun 21 April             10am-3pm
Part 2: Sat 28 April              10am-3pm
Part 3: Sat 12 May               10am-3pm
Part 4: Sat 26 May               10am-3pm

Cost

£180

What to bring

Please wear sturdy boots

To book a place

Please go to http://www.snec.co.uk/ where you can complete an application form and make payment.  Alternatively, please contact Moira Montgomery on 01506 864807 or at mmontgomery@oatridge.ac.uk

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